iMedia Brands (NASDAQ: IMBI) today announced a partnership with
Invicta Watch Group and Authentic Brands Group (ABG) for Shaquille
O’Neal and ShopHQ®, its flagship nationally distributed television
retailing network. The agreement includes a nationally televised
live program, “Shaq’s Invicta Collection,” as well as a product
partnership with Invicta.
The limited-edition collection will feature a new line of
watches designed by Shaquille O'Neal and will have unique designs
combined with innovative creations from Invicta that consumers have
loved for decades and that represent the quintessential essence of
the Invicta brand.
“Shaq’s Invicta Collection” is set to launch in
March 2020 with regularly scheduled, live broadcasts on ShopHQ
hosted by the legendary basketball hall of famer.
“I’m so excited to expand my partnership with
ShopHQ® to include Invicta watches,” said O’Neal. “Invicta watches
have been a favorite of mine for a long time, and I’m excited to
design my personal collection and unveil these watches on
ShopHQ®.”
“Shaq has a broad reach to all of our customers
with his positive approach to life and sense of style,” said
Eyal Lalo, CEO of Invicta Watch Group.
“Shaquille and Invicta are iconic partners and
we are honored to offer their new designs and products to our
customers,” said Tim Peterman, CEO of iMedia Brands.
About iMedia Brands, Inc.iMedia
Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMBI) is a global interactive media company
that manages a growing portfolio of niche, lifestyle television
networks and web service businesses, primarily in North America,
for both English speaking and, soon, Spanish speaking audiences and
customers. Its brand portfolio spans multiple business models
and product categories and includes ShopHQ, Bulldog Shopping
Network, iMedia Web Services and soon-to-be launched LaVenta
Shopping Network. Please visit www.imediabrands.com for more
investor information.
About Shaquille O’NealShaquille
O’Neal is one of the world’s most successful
athletes-turned-businessmen, whose accomplishments both on and off
the court have translated into a highly sought-after consumer
brand. As a business mogul, sports analyst, DJ, restauranteur, and
brand ambassador, O’Neal’s unique “Business of Fun” mantra
resonates throughout each of his countless endeavors.
The 15-time NBA All-Star’s unprecedented
athletic career spanned nearly two decades and earned him countless
awards and honors, including NBA Most Valuable Player, NBA Rookie
of the Year, four NBA Championships and a First Ballot NBA Hall of
Famer. Currently, O’Neal is an analyst on TNT’s Emmy
Award-winning Inside the NBA, and will be premiering his life
chronicling reality series, Shaq Life, in 2020.
O’Neal, who has a PhD in Leadership and
Education, gives back through a number of annual philanthropic
programs including Shaq to School, Shaqsgiving, and Shaq a
Claus.
The debut of his Los Angeles restaurant,
Shaquille’s, along with his Las Vegas eatery, Big Chicken, has
further elevated Shaquille’s tycoon status he has positioned him as
a successful restaurateur. A second Big Chicken location is slated
to open in Glendale, CA and will debut at sea on Carnival Cruise
Lines Radiance and Mardi Gras.
Follow Shaquille O’Neal
on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Invicta Watch GroupINVICTA, the flagship
brand of the INVICTA WATCH GROUP was founded in La
Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1837. The brand was
reestablished in 1994 by Eyal Lalo who has been the CEO
since inception. Under Eyal’s leadership, Invicta has been
recognized for its vast amount of design and product innovations
targeted to all demographics and age groups and a strong following
from collectors worldwide. Invicta designs over 1500 unique models
per year and has received 55 design and mechanical patents and
holds 1,250 trademarks. It has received the coveted Red Dot design
award for product design and innovation. This long and rich
heritage in innovation and design continues to define the Invicta
brand identity and its unique and exclusive positioning in the
watch industry.
In addition to Invicta, the group owns, designs,
manufactures and distributes the TechnoMarine, S. Coifman, and
Glycine Switzerland brands. Additionally, it has long-standing
license agreements with Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, DC Comics,
Warner Brothers, US Army, Hard Rock, Romero Britto, and the NFL for
high end collectible and limited-edition watches. From high-end,
luxury Swiss time pieces to accessible fashion watches, each of the
Invicta brands is recognized for inherent quality and distinctive
style within its price category. Collectively, the Invicta brands
are sold throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the
Far East.
About Authentic Brands
GroupAuthentic Brands Group (ABG) is a brand development,
marketing and entertainment company, which owns a portfolio of
global media, entertainment and lifestyle brands. Headquartered in
New York City, ABG elevates and builds the long-term value of more
than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with
best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Its brands
have a global retail footprint in more than 100,000 points of sale
across the luxury, specialty, department store, mid-tier, mass and
e-commerce channels and more than 5,000 freestanding stores and
shop-in-shops around the world.
ABG is committed to transforming brands by
delivering compelling product, content, business and immersive
experiences. It creates and activates original marketing strategies
to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints,
platforms and emerging media. ABG’s portfolio of iconic and
world-renowned brands generates more than $10 billion in annual
retail sales and includes Marilyn Monroe®, Mini Marilyn®, Elvis
Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille O'Neal®, Sports Illustrated®,
Dr. J®, Greg Norman®, Neil Lane®, Thalia®, Michael Jackson®
(managed brand), Nautica®, Aéropostale®, Juicy Couture®, Vince
Camuto®, Herve Leger®, Judith Leiber®, Barneys New York®,
Frederick's of Hollywood®, Nine West®, Frye®, Jones New York®,
Louise et Cie®, Sole Society®, Enzo Angiolini®, CC Corso Como®,
Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Taryn
Rose®, Bandolino®, Misook®, 1.STATE®, CeCe®, Chaus®, Spyder®,
Tretorn®, Tapout®, Prince®, Volcom®, Airwalk®, Vision Street Wear®,
Above The Rim®, Hind®, Thomasville®, Drexel® and Henredon®.
For more information, visit
authenticbrandsgroup.com. Follow ABG on Twitter, LinkedIn and
Instagram.
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Contacts:
Investors:Gateway Investor RelationsCody
SlachIMBI@gatewayir.com(949) 574-3860
Media: press@imediabrands.com (800)
938-9707
Michelle CiciyasviliAuthentic Brands Group –
Shaquille O’Neal mciciyasvili@abg-nyc.com646-380-5836
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